And the (A)rebels have (B)gone deep in [a]depravity,
But I will discipline all of them.
I (C)know Ephraim, and Israel is not hidden from Me;
Because now, Ephraim, you have been unfaithful,
Israel has defiled itself.
Their deeds will not allow them
To return to their God.
For a (D)spirit of [b]infidelity is within them,
And they (E)do not know the Lord.

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Footnotes

  1. Hosea 5:2 Or slaughter
  2. Hosea 5:4 Or prostitution

The rebels are knee-deep in slaughter.(A)
    I will discipline all of them.(B)
I know all about Ephraim;
    Israel is not hidden(C) from me.
Ephraim, you have now turned to prostitution;
    Israel is corrupt.(D)

“Their deeds do not permit them
    to return(E) to their God.
A spirit of prostitution(F) is in their heart;
    they do not acknowledge(G) the Lord.

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